Timothy EdwardsMiddle School

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• Good morning everyone, please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Please be seated.

• Welcome back to another edition of TETV Morning News. Today is Thursday, October 20th.

• Today is the day for our annual Walk A Thon.  A huge thank you to everyone that was able to raise money for our school!   Congratulations to Team Lime who surpassed their goal with raising $2500!!  Mrs. Winn's class on team Evergreen has officially won a free recess for hitting their goal! The 6th grade is only $548 away from earning a cross team lunch. We will have final totals at the beginning of next week, but the PTO hopes you enjoy the Kona Ice Truck today and everyone has a great time!! We still have winners of the DQ gift cards.  The following students can collect their $10 gift cards down in the office: Monica Rich Grade 7, Lia Lacy Grade 8, Dustin Gassett Grade 6 and Tara Holton Grade 7. Congrats!

• SAGA will meet today after school in Miss Carver's room, room 145, until the late bus. There's no sign-up, no cost, and no commitment necessary to be a part of SAGA - just show up! Come down to room 145 to meet new people, expand your friend group, play games, and learn how we can make TEMS a stronger school and community! If you have any concerns or questions, or you're not sure if SAGA is right for you, email or visit Miss Carver or Mrs. Reed. Hope to see you there!
  

• And now for an announcement from MathCounts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYMmbHik08. If you enjoyed that clip, you may enjoy MathCounts. MathCounts is starting next Friday!  Join the Google classroom for more information.  Code:  ukxedmd

• Are you a 6^th grader who is interested in meeting new people, while learning some fun ways to build your confidence? Do you want to make connections and have some fun during your WIN period? Then come on down to the Guidance Office and sign up for a Girls Circle group! Evergreen and Sage teams will meet on Thursdays and Emerald and Lime teams will meet on Fridays. Ms. Mills, Ms. Danielle and Mrs. Reed will be running groups starting soon – so sign up today!
  

• Don't forget next week is Spirit week here!! Monday we celebrate Diwali. On Tuesday it's Zoom Dress up. On Wednesday Fan Day, on Thursday it's anything but a backpack day, and Friday is Dress your Dreams day. Come dressed as your wildest dream!!! Please no full face masks for Friday. We cannot wait to see what everyone wears and share in the school spirit together!!!
  

• This Friday night gather your family and friends to support this exciting soccer event. The boys and girls varsity soccer teams will each be playing a game inside the famous Dillon Stadium, home of the professional Hartford Athletic. Concession stands will be open and parking is free. Admission is only $5 for adults and $3 for kids. You have to check this out! Hope to see you this Friday night at 6pm.
  

• Authors Assemble!!! TEMS is calling all students who are interested in participating in a writing competition hosted by UCONN. It's called The Connecticut Writing Project. And last year we had over 40 students get recognized for their art or writing. We are offering an opportunity for students to work in a structured setting, with some guidance from teachers, on their writing for this competition. We are offering several sessions after school. Mondays will be designated for sixth grades, and Wednesdays for seventh and eighth graders.  If interested, please head to the TE Homepage and find the "Connecticut Writing Project Club" link or see Mr. Millard in Room 331 or Mr. Stinchon in Room 262.  Deadline to enter is Friday, October 28th. 
  

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